Example Sentences

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And, while they have been regretting that decision as his direct running and silky skills tormented them in Philadelphia, anyone connected with Chelsea can't fail but to be excited by what they saw.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

Things happen that we never get over, yet somehow we go on, fixated or not fixated on what might have been, regretting the lyrics of our life or making the best of an imperfect tune.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

“I bought it in New York and have been regretting it ever since.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2014

I have been regretting the having left you at home all the way here.

From The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 by Hogarth, Georgina

I went stoutly for the Protectionist, but the priests plumped for the Free Trader, and their congregations have been regretting it ever since.

From The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent by Gordon, Home, Sir, Bart.